Crazy Shopping In The Philippines

Whenever I am in the Philippines, shopping is always included in my list of top activities. The Philippines is that one huge country for me to shop until I drop... and I mean, literally! There are malls everywhere and each mall has a lot to offer to their daily guests. Most shopping centers are already open at 9AM and close as late as 10PM. Not to mention some few days when the doors are wide open until past 12 midnight for what they call "Midnight Sales". Whew!

Shopping is a woman thing. It's a contact sport like football. Women enjoy the scrimmage, the noisy crowds, the danger of being trampled to death, and the ecstasy of the purchase. ~Erma Bombeck

For malls as huge as SM MOA, TriNoMa and SM North EDSA, first time visitors spend at least the entire day just to move around aimlessly in each mall.

Here are a few facts worth noting about these three giant shopping centers in the Philippines:

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<p>If you're into signature and designer brands, don't shop in te Phils., they're very expensive and the sale are not good choices. Shop in HK....and in the US...If you don't mind the brands and you also buy locally-made products, the Phils., is a great place to shop. I swear I'll buy all my shoes here in the Phils except for winter boots and branded sneakers. Summer clothes and some spring clothes can be bought here in the Phils. for such low prices compared to US prices.</p>

There are times when I get really good deals in the Philippines for branded items. Like the pair of Puma eyeglasses I've purchased in July of 2009. I've gotten them 70% off the price tag and with the lens, I've only paid less than 2,000 Php. I am still using it and in a very pretty condition.

There are lots of branded shoes that are on sale that I really find nice. Branded watches with 50% or more off the original price are great. Although there are some branded items that are really unbelievably expensive :(

I only buy winter items here in Sweden. The prices in Hong Kong are not much of a difference of the ones we get here in Sweden which is something surprising.

Yup. Summer clothes and shoes for summer ... always cheaper to get in the Philppines.

I know you like shopping and shoes ... of course shopping for shoes is even better (well, I imagine it is for you). Nonetheless, thought I'd say hi and it's is easier to comment here than about applying makeup. :) BTW .... I posted today .... and the video involves shopping!

I'd been shopping in the Philippines and I find them expensive here...trust me...that's why I don't like shopping here...doble...esp. electronics, cosmetics, US skincare products, branded shoes, and branded clothes.....50% to 100% patong.

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